Faisal Aziz
About Faisal Aziz
Faisal Aziz is a Platform Specialist with extensive expertise in various operating systems and technologies, currently working at Squarepoint Capital in Montreal. He has a strong background in system administration, scripting, storage technologies, and disaster recovery, along with experience in several prominent companies in the tech industry.
Work at Squarepoint Capital
Faisal Aziz has been employed as a Platform Specialist at Squarepoint Capital since 2020. In this role, he is responsible for managing and optimizing platform operations, leveraging his extensive experience in various operating systems and technologies. His work contributes to the efficiency and reliability of the company's systems in the Montreal, Canada Area.
Education and Expertise
Faisal Aziz holds a Master’s Degree in Information Systems Security from Concordia University, which he completed between 2012 and 2018. He also earned an MBA in Finance from the Institute of Business Administration at Dhaka University, studying from 2007 to 2012. His educational background complements his technical expertise in operating systems, scripting, storage technologies, and networking.
Professional Background
Faisal Aziz has a diverse professional background with experience in various roles across multiple organizations. He worked at Ericsson Canada as a Consultant focusing on Linux, Solaris, and OSS from 2011 to 2013. He then served as a System Administrator at BNP Paribas from 2015 to 2017, followed by a position as Lead Systems Operation at GE in 2017. His career also includes roles at Morgan Stanley and Nexsan, where he specialized in Unix/Linux and storage technologies.
Technical Skills and Tools
Faisal Aziz possesses a wide range of technical skills relevant to platform operations. He is proficient in operating systems such as Red Hat, CentOS, and Ubuntu, and has expertise in scripting languages like Bash and Python. His knowledge extends to container tools like Docker and Kubernetes, virtualization technologies, and disaster recovery solutions. He is also familiar with configuration management tools and has experience with monitoring and backup tools.
Achievements in System Administration
Throughout his career, Faisal Aziz has demonstrated significant expertise in system administration and operations. His experience includes managing high availability solutions, utilizing automation tools, and implementing security practices. He has worked with various applications and databases, showcasing his ability to troubleshoot and optimize system performance effectively.